A 2002 Ford Escort still asks 100% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 10 years. Among 48 sedans we price, that ranks #2, above the 47% class median. Calculated from 62 listings.
Ford Escort value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $1,200 | $4,800 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,575 | $4,298 | 7 | |
| 2000 | $1,250 | $5,500 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $1,050 | $4,000 | 13 | |
| 1998 | $1,800 | $2,695 | 13 | |
| 1997 | $1,300 | $3,995 | 5 | |
| 1996 | $2,999 | $2,999 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $2,950 | $2,950 | 8 |
How the Ford Escort depreciates
The newest Ford Escort has a median asking price of $1,300; a 18-year-older one runs about $2,950 — roughly -127% lost over 18 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 1999 Ford Escort: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,050, selling private-party nets about $2,500, and a lot asks near $4,000 — a $2,950 spread on the same car.
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How much is a Ford Escort worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,300 to $2,999 across 9 model years. A 1999 is worth about $2,500, the median of 13 listings.
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